“The genuine oasis-in-the-wilderness. Best bookshop in Cornwall by a long way. Upstairs from the cafe (the coffee was superb) were rooms of rare treasures. Owner refuses to put his titles on the internet hence the presence of such quality. Prices varied but that is of little concern. Visit recommended.” – Chris Harte 20.04.10.
What a wonderful write-up in The Book Guide, the on-line guide to books and book shops in the UK.
We only learnt about this from two guests who came in clutching a printed copy. Needless to say, we’re absolutely delighted that someone thinks so highly of our lovely book shop. Thank you Chris, and also Mike Goodenough for giving us permission to reproduce the report in our newsletter.
It is well worth visiting their website (The Book Guide) for which you’ll also find a link to on our Useful Links page.
1. An Explanation
These past two months have been rather taken up with making sure that our home is comfortable for David’s mother, who is now living half the year with us and the other half with one of her daughters in Sussex. In between making sure she has her old familiar furniture, pictures and photographs in each of her new homes, we have also been really busy with the sale of her bungalow and all that that involves.
It is only now that the bungalow has been sold is there time to write this newsletter. As I write, I’m very conscious of the piles of papers, letters, photographs, ledgers and much more that remain to be looked through carefully and either put away or burnt. It’s vital that I don’t muddle them up with my own piles!!
2. Canada in April
When Philippa went out in March, Maia was making the transition from crawling to walking. Just two weeks later, she was walking everywhere and had learned to climb – onto the dining room table, the sofa and almost over the gate at the top of the stairs. Having an older sister and brother, she is determined to keep up with everything they do.
Rowan sets off ...
... pursued by Maia ...
... while Liv keeps an eye on her
The fruits of our labours
Much pushing
Best of all was just being with our far-away Canadian family.
3. Australia now
As a birthday treat, Ellie ran her first half marathon in the very creditable time of 1 hour, 57 minute, 26 seconds, and then went on to celebrate in style, ringing us from the top of a building on the Gold Coast that’s over 740 feet high. Taller than our Clock Tower then!
We’re really looking forward to going out to stay with her in October, to meet her friends and see where she works and plays.
4. Getting ready for the summer – and next winter!
This year we’ve been tidying up the cafe inside and out. Outside has had to wait until the weather improves. There couldn’t have been much better weather than we’ve had over the past couple of months. When it rained the other day, most of us were quite surprised!
Painting the benches and tables is always most satisfying – the colour is so cheerful.
“Molschien Blue” tables with matching Bugatti, courtesy of Don Jenkin
Bugatti, courtesy of Don Jenkin
Jet stops for an ice-cream
Terry Allen has been re-pointing the back roof and some of the granite blocks on the front – and there are several more jobs that can only be done when it’s warm and dry. Old buildings, ships, the Forth Rail Bridge…..
5. A little piece of heaven….
A rare eagle over Kenidjack
Cunimb over Sennen
Carn Gloose to Sennen
Waiting for a Breeze
Half Tide at Big Sandy
Soft Rock 1
Soft Rock 2
Hard Rock at Progo
